Public employees; occupational safety and health program therefor. (HB2725)

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Became Law

Description

Occupational safety and health program for public employees. Authorizes the Safety and Health Codes Board to establish regulations and procedures for enforcing the occupational health and safety program that the Commissioner of Labor and Industry establishes for employees of the Commonwealth or any public body. Currently, only the Commissioner is authorized to establish procedures for enforcing the program. The measure also provides that the regulations and procedures shall include provisions addressing penalties to be assessed for violations. Amends § 40.1-2.1, of the Code of Virginia.Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

Date

Action

01/10/2007

Committee

01/10/2007

Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 073203108

01/10/2007

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

01/23/2007

Impact statement from DPB (HB2725)

Poll Results

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